New Era Pinstripe Bowl - Boston College v Penn State

Alex Goodlett

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions hugs a police officer after defeating the Boston College Eagles in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions hugs a police officer after defeating the Boston College Eagles in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Michigan State v Penn State

Joe Sargent

Head coach James Franklin congratulates Carl Nassib #95 of the Penn State Nittany Lions after a third down stop against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium on November 29, 2014 in State College, Pennsylvania.

Head coach James Franklin congratulates Carl Nassib #95 of the Penn State Nittany Lions after a third down stop against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium on November 29, 2014 in State College, Pennsylvania.

New Era Pinstripe Bowl - Boston College v Penn State

Alex Goodlett

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on before a game against the Boston College Eagles in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on before a game against the Boston College Eagles in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

New Era Pinstripe Bowl - Boston College v Penn State

Alex Goodlett

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on before a game against the Boston College Eagles in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on before a game against the Boston College Eagles in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

New Era Pinstripe Bowl - Boston College v Penn State

Alex Goodlett

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions yells to his players after defeating the Boston College Eagles in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions yells to his players after defeating the Boston College Eagles in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

New Era Pinstripe Bowl - Boston College v Penn State

Alex Goodlett

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates with quaterback Christian Hackenberg #14 after defeating the Boston College Eagles in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates with quaterback Christian Hackenberg #14 after defeating the Boston College Eagles in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City.